Trend Toward Protection Now Vital To U S Well Being
The editorial argues a shift in American attitude toward world trade as confidence in free trade declines. It cites industry, labor, and regional interests moving toward protectionism led by Rep. Wilbur Mills as he pushes limits on textiles and shoes unless voluntary controls are secured. The piece frames exports shrinking and imports choking the economy as a danger of continued free trading.
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South
Mills
Congress
Times
Rotary
Rotarians
Civicielub
Charles G. Tennent
Rotary International
Beter
Buzz Tennent
Public reaction to Nixon 8 cent letter postage plan divides
Opinion argues against 10 cent raise to 8 cents for first class mail and suggests keeping 7 cents or 8 with equal rates for surface and air delivery. It criticizes proposed hikes for second and third class mail, noting second class provides news and information and urging fair pricing for mail handlers.
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Nixon
Japan develops 310 mph wheelless maglev train goal
Japan says it has achieved 155 mph on the world’s fastest passenger trains and is now developing a 310 mph wheelless maglev. The project, using electromagnetic propulsion, aims to rival air travel while some passenger services are reduced or halted.
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Japan
Maxwell death penalty case eyed for May reargument
Supreme Court weighs William L Maxwell death sentence for rape with questions on Arkansas process juries lack guidance on death versus life options. Justices delay amid controversy while many challenge capital punishment citing cruel and unusual punishment.
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Harry A. Blackmun
William L. Maxwell
Supreme Court
Maxwell
Arkansas
U. S
Luis Jose Monge
Colorado
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
California
Richard Speck
Illinois
Unheeded Warning Preceded Fatal Midair Collision
The 1969 Washington air clash killed six after FAA officials ignored warnings that radar was unreliable. Controller John Laxman Jr warned of chaos and eight radar inadequacies, but budget cuts delayed replacement and safety measures. The tragedy followed as forecast, with no corrective action taken.
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Federal Aviation Administration
John B. Laxman Jr
FAA
Laxman
Langley Field
Weldon
N. C
Virginia-North Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
William Barton
John V. Kelley
South Division
Kelley
Tha Treaady
Nixon adviser backs utility rate hikes in push for 2 billion
The piece notes that economists and regulators eye major rate increases by utilities. It highlights Dr. Paul McCracken, now White House adviser, who once testified for Bell System. It cites proposed $600 million in 13 states plus $500 million for electric and gas pipelines and $200 million for gas distributors.
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Paul McCracken
Bell System
White House
Mother Bell
McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
Hodges interview frames Bald Head Island plan and NC growth
Former Governor Luther Hodges defends not raising funds to buy Bald Head Island while backing a nonprofit to promote science and oceanology in North Carolina. He envisions private development and public benefit, urges forthright action, and highlights Pinehurst and regional resort needs amid a broader Rotary conference discussion.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Luther Hodges
Louise
Hodges
Bald Head
Statesman
North Carolina
Research Triangle Foundation
Smith Island
Bill Henderson
Donnybrook
Tom English
Bland Worley
Pinehurst’s
Bald Head Island
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